NEWS

6.30.22

CHESTERON TRIBUNE
Johnny V: Still relevant after all these years

"Young musicians seeking to book gigs for the first time might want to pull up a chair and listen closely to a man who has been doing it for nearly 40 years. 

His name is Johnny Vermilye, which shouldn’t resonate with many. He goes by Johnny V. If that doesn’t ring a bell, you probably haven’t seen much live music in the region.

How has Johnny V, 62, managed to stay relevant for so long?

For one thing, he goes about the job in a professional manner and adheres to what he has come to call 'the code.' He has separate codes for solo shows, for band shows and for dealing with clubs.

Part of the code for solo shows involves leaving his phone off for the duration and seldom taking a break, unless his bladder demands it. It involves reading the room to see if what he’s doing is working. If not, try something else, but don’t try too hard. Never try too hard."

5.08.20

LATER: A POST-APOCALYPTIC SOUNDTRACK

"Later" is a post-apocalyptic thriller that follows the story of a brother and his sister.
The story of how they find each other again after they grew apart in a world overrun by criminals. 

4.16.20

JOHNNY V FEATURED IN THE BEACHER:

"The Dunes Kicks Off Webcasts Featuring Live Performances"

"All people have to do at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays is visit facebook.com/dunesarts. Each musician will perform from home. Johnny V is a singer-songwriter whose sound weaves through genres, including blues, folk, Americana and bluegrass. Influences include Neil Young and Tom Petty. Scott, a Chicago-based blues/rock guitarist, is a favorite on college campuses and Chicago’s WXRT radio. He has seven solo CDs to his credit...."

4.03.20

LATER: A POST-APOCALYPTIC SOUNDTRACK

"Later" is a post-apocalyptic thriller that follows the story of a brother and his sister. The story of how they find each other again after they grew apart in a world overrun by criminals. Their story is like countless others in the fact that they all have hardships, and the majority of them end far too soon. "Later" is a story about family, revenge, and blood. One that can be made into a template for every mother or father, brother or sister. This is a world where everyone's story starts anew. Usually beginning with someone running for their lives.